Mental illness affects one in five Australians and this World Mental Health Day – Monday 10 October – Mental Health Australia is encouraging all Australians to make a personal promise to improve their own mental health.

Mental Health Australia welcomes today’s agreement between the government and opposition that the government will continue to provide the Disability Support Pension for people in psychiatric confinement following negotiations over the Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill.

As the Federal Election campaign enters its final week, Mental Health Australia is renewing its call for political leaders to commit to real targets for improving the lives of people affected by mental illness and their carers.

Mental Health Australia

Mental Health Australia is the peak, national non-government organisation representing and promoting the interests of the Australian mental health sector and committed to achieving better mental health for all Australians. It was established in 1997 as the first independent peak body in Australia to truly represent the full spectrum of mental health stakeholders and issues. Mental Health Australia members include national organisations representing consumers, carers, special needs groups, clinical service providers, public and private mental health service providers, researchers and state/territory community mental health peak bodies.

World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day (WMHD) is a day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy. Mental Health Australia plays an important role in coordinating WMHD activities throughout Australia. The theme for this year’s Mental Health Australia campaign will be announced soon!